Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-13
THEY WERE MAPPING.
fHE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLEVELAND AR,
RIVE UNEXPECTEDLY


@'00tuSnt SieNeAauo anu vile arrived mere
at $40 O'Clock this morning, an hour and
SIX minutes earlier than they were ex-
pected.
They came from Utica by special train
composed of one coach and New York
Central hotel car. Only Mrs. Cleveland 5
maid accompanied them. They walked
from the station to "The Weeds" the
residence Of Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleye-
land, where they were heartily received by
the Presidents sister and his niece, Miss
Mary l.. Hastings, of Clinton.
The early arrival was a pleasant little
surprise, but Miss Cleveland was all ready
for her guests. The people OF this place
had intended to be out en- masse to greet
and welcome the President and his wife
upon their arrival, and il is q matter of
general regret that such pleasure was not
had.
When the train bearing the Presidential
party arrived at the Utica depot, both the
President and Mr.. Lamont stepped from
tho platform and were met by Postmaster
Bailey and General Manager H. NJ. Brit
ton, of tht Rome, Watertown and Ogdens-
burg Railroad. The hour was so early
that but few people were present. A
special engine WAS attached to the coach
but Mr.. Lamont did not enter it, having
promised to spend the day in Utica, the
guest Of Mr.. Bailey. While the President
skOok hands with those who were presented
to him, Mrs. Cleveland made her toilet
and soon after greeted Manager Britton
cordially rs he entered the car with the
President.
The ride to Holland Patent consumed
but twenty minutes, and as the hour for
the arrival Of the train had been kept
secret, there was no demonstration. In-
deed, 80 well had the secret been kept that
even Miss Rose Cleveland, whose guest the
President was to be, did not know of his
presence in the village, consequently there
was no conveyance in waiting. Mrs. Cleve-
land was attired in light travelling dress
and carried a bouquet of roses. As she
alighted she nodded pleasantly to the en-
gineer and walked into the depot. The
President, meanwhile having satisfied him
self that no carriage was in attendance,
picked up q small bundle, put it under his
arm, and said: Come ou." Like good
American citizens they walked slow
ly up the street of the vii
lage to The Weeds" Miss Cleveland's
residence, and the homestead OF the Cleye-
land family. Miss Cleveland met them at
the door and breakfast was soon after
served.
The party will remain quietly within
doors during the day, resting from their
journey, This evening they will hold an
informal reception, which will be attended
by the prominent persons OF the village,
and shortly after 3 o'clock tomorrow
morning they will leave on a special train
for Clinton, where they will participate in
the centennial anniversary OF that village.
At D. IN. they will return 10 Utica,
where they will be the guests of Senator
Herman and family ut dinner. At 3
o'clock n reception will be rendered them
at the Butterheld House, which will last
until eleven.
The Jacksonian Campaign Club will be
the Presidents body guard both ut Utica
aud Clinton tomorrow and during the
evening. There will be a lavish display
of fireworks in front OF the hotel, where
Among the callers upon the President at
the reception were many old friends OF the
family and scores with whom the President
was well acquainted Large delegations
were present from surrounding towns. All
friends, acquaintance and strangers re-
ceiyed a hearty welcome. The distin
gushed visitors are enjoying their tTip in
the country greatly.
Among the incidents of to-day was the
chance meeting OF the President and DIR.
DelOs A. Crane, who for more than quar-
ter of a century has been the Cleveland
family physician, and who during all that
time has been o firm friend of Mr.. Cleve-
lands. The Doctor started out about 10
IN. to see q patient, q farmer, who re-
sides in the town of Steuben, five miles
driving past The Weeds" in his carriage,
President Cleveland, who was strolling
about the grounds bareheaded, spied his
old friend and hailed him. The Doctor
stopped his horse, and the President walk
ed out to his carriage, and they shook
hands. After they had conyersed q
few minutes the Doctor laugh
ingly asked the President il he would not
like to take a ride out into the country.
The son was very hot and the Doctor
scarcely thought his invitation would be
accepted, but without a moments hesita-
ton the President heartily replied: Eyes,
of course would. Wait until l get my
hat" and fastening into the house, he
picked up his head covering and returned
TO the carriage As he seated himself in
the vehicle, the springs came together with
a snap like the jaws of rat trap. The
Doctor looked ut his friend an instant and
remarked that he couldn't see that he had
lost any flesh since he last saw him. "NO, !"
reioined the President, 81 really think |
am gaining" The ride to Steuben and
the familiar scenes were Thoroughly enjoyed
by the President.
Arriving at the house of his patient, DR..
Crane entered, leaving his friend outside.
During the absence of the former, the
President walked about the yard, viewed
the tarm buildings, and finally engaged in
conversation with two or three members Of
the family and the hired man. The talk
was principally on matters pertaining To
farming, and the people not knowing who
they were addressing, were not at all
embarrassed, but spoke freely. They
we're greatly taken hack, however,
when the doctor appeared on the
scene and introduced them to the Presi-
dent of the United States. The President
and the Doctor, the latter especially, were
much amused at their manifestations OF
astonishment.
During the forenoon, while the Presi-
dent was absent, Mrs. Cleveland and Miss
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland enjoyed ride
about the town in the latter's dog cart.
The former expressed great admiration for
the pretty little village and its picturesque
surroundings.